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I like Huds idea but I would expand on it a bit to include Florida. The Caribe boats TEND to be largely ex-charter or boats in need of much attention, which is not to say you can't find a good one...but expanding to Florida gives you many more choices and an easy jump off to the Bahamas or up the East Coast when you and the boat are ready. There are a lot of beat up boats in FL too...but the sheer numbers make it more likely you'll find something suitable.